Miscellaneous

India’s First Sand Dune Parks

  • India’s first sand dune parks are set to be developed in Goa. The World Bank has sanctioned around Rs.3 crore for the same.
  • A dune is a mound of sand formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert.
  • A collection of dunes is called a dune belt or dune field. A large dune field is called an erg.
  • Dunes can also be formed by strong currents beneath the water. Underwater dunes, called subaqueous dunes, are common in the ocean, rivers, and canals.

National Butterfly Status

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